12578 ZIP Code — Salt Point, NY

Dutchess County, New York

ZIP code 12578 is located in Salt Point, New York, within Dutchess County. It covers approximately 14.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12578

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($97,386) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12578 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,125

population

14.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salt Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12538 Hyde Park (4.7 mi) 12569 Pleasant Valley (4.9 mi) 12580 Staatsburg (5 mi) 12514 Clinton Corners (5.7 mi) 12545 Millbrook (6.4 mi) 12585 Verbank (7.8 mi) 12581 Stanfordville (8.8 mi) 12572 Rhinebeck (9.2 mi) 12603 Poughkeepsie (9.6 mi) 12604 Poughkeepsie (9.6 mi) 12601 Poughkeepsie (9.8 mi) 12540 Lagrangeville (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,125
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	14.44 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.8054
Longitude	-73.7954
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	11.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,125

Population

147

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$97,386

Median household income

$58,815

Per capita income

$354,800

Median home value

$1,781

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

825

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

198

25–34

169

109

35–44

151

45–54

130

55–59

134

60–64

114

179

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	14.3%
18 and over	1,822	85.7%
65 and over	490	23.1%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,860	82.2%
Two or more races	153	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	138	6.1%
Other race	60	2.7%
Black or African American	30	1.3%
Asian	22	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	31.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	27.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	11.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 13.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	13.9%
Median income	$97,386

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 58.6%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$354,800
Median rent / month	$1,781
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	97.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	75.6%
Wood	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	518	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	166	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	117	13.5%
Households with children under 18	151	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	40.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	17.9%
Married	53.6%	64.1%
Separated	0.9%	1.2%
Widowed	1.0%	6.8%
Divorced	7.8%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	146	38.3%
High school	118	31.0%
College / grad school	117	30.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Professional & management 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Other services 9.8%

Retail trade 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	19.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,095	98.6%
Spanish	44	2.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	1.2%
Other languages	15	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,052	96.6%
Born in same state	2,047	96.3%
Born in different state	1,534	72.2%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.4%
Not a US citizen	35	47.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	398	18.7%
Arab	227	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	199	9.4%
English	100	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12578

What city is ZIP code 12578 in?

ZIP code 12578 is primarily assigned to Salt Point, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12578 in?

ZIP code 12578 falls within Dutchess County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12578 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 12578 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12578?

The median home value in ZIP code 12578 is $354,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 12578?

ZIP code 12578 has an estimated population of 2,125 residents, with a density of 147 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12578?

The median household income in ZIP code 12578 is $97,386, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12578 in?

ZIP code 12578 observes the EST timezone.